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Yolanda

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on: Jun 25, 2013
Which of the following is a function of a signal peptide?
A) to direct an mRNA molecule into the cisternal space of the ER
B) to bind RNA polymerase to DNA and initiate transcription
C) to terminate translation of the messenger RNA
D) to translocate polypeptides across the ER membrane
E) to signal the initiation of transcription


coco

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2013
It's D. Have a nice day!


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